Truck DriverOperations Specialist

Summary

CHS Sun Basin in Moses Lake WA is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team! This candidate would responsible for both driving truck and doing operations work. You can expect to drive truck for 4-5 months out of the year and help with basic operations the remaining months. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsement or willing to obtain. We offer overtime during our spring and fall time frames. This is a local-home daily position. Join our team in Moses Lake today!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading which may require sampling loosening large nuts opening hatches and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment.
• Conduct and properly record repairs and daily weekly and monthly maintenance tasks. Regularly inspect in-use equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended bulk or packaged product).
• Deliver products such as fertilizer chemical seed feed and otherto customer sitesensuringaccurate and on time deliveriesin a safe timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all local state and federal lawsincludingbut not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting proper load securement and hours of service.
• Keep all work areas and vehicles in a clean orderly and safe condition. Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping shoveling power washing scraping and cleaning up spills. Complete appropriate record keeping.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader loading/unloading inventory forklift operation and general maintenance.
• Promptly report any customer complaints repair or maintenance needs or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Follow all company policies procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Class A or B CDL
• Ability to read write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Hazmat Tanker and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Valid Class A CDL preferred
• Agriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug criminal motor vehicle check physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Abilityto lift 75 pounds
• Abilityto climb rail cars ladders stairs and bins and into back of trailer
• Abilityto work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures